playing time
noun
: the amount of time that a team member is allowed to play during a game
Her teammates were complaining about their lack of playing time.
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However, the Mets have to consider the issue of playing time.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
Williams feels further away from playing time, regardless of his recruiting ranking coming out of Chicagoland.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Still, many questions remain unanswered, including uncertainty over how Bregman will impact playing time for other players on Boston's roster.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
He was waived following the three-team trade and intended to sign with the Pacers, but when the Lakers’ trade for Mark Williams got rescinded, Len saw an opportunity for playing time with a contender behind new starter Jaxson Hayes.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
Williams feels further away from playing time, regardless of his recruiting ranking coming out of Chicagoland.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Still, many questions remain unanswered, including uncertainty over how Bregman will impact playing time for other players on Boston's roster.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
He was waived following the three-team trade and intended to sign with the Pacers, but when the Lakers’ trade for Mark Williams got rescinded, Len saw an opportunity for playing time with a contender behind new starter Jaxson Hayes.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Playing time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20time. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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